The games has yet to be launched in the UK, with the FIFA 17 release date set for September 29.
However, the new footy title is available in North America and it appears that EA server trouble is being reported.
It could be just a surge of interest due to the game’s release over the pond and is unlikely to affect UK-based gamers much.
However, other titles are also being reported as having trouble. Battlefield 4 is also said to be struggling, among others.
FIFA 17 is playable in the UK if you have a EA Access account. Gamers can log on and check out a limited ten-hour trial of the game.... read more

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